Gold Fields Mine Learnerships 2026

Gold Fields is offering a Learner Miner Learnership opportunity for 2026 at the South Deep Gold Mine. The programme is aimed at aspiring employees and prospective applicants from the mine’s host communities who are interested in building a career in the mining industry.

The learnership provides practical, work-based training designed to help participants develop workplace skills and improve their employability after completing the programme.

Gold Fields Mine Learnerships 2026

Position: Learner Miner
Job Grading: NG
Department: Human Resource Development
Site: South Deep Gold Mine
Programme: Learner Miner Learnership

South Deep Gold Mine is looking for suitable candidates who want to pursue a career in mining and are interested in gaining structured practical workplace experience.

The programme combines practical work-based learning with technical training. Learners will be expected to follow mine safety requirements, participate in technical evaluations and develop the skills required to work effectively in a mining environment.

Why Apply for a Mining Learnership?

A mining learnership can provide valuable exposure to a professional mining environment while allowing participants to develop practical and technical skills.

The South Deep Learner Miner programme is particularly relevant to candidates who already have mining-operation experience and want to develop their skills through structured technical and workplace training.

The programme can also provide valuable experience in areas such as workplace safety, maintenance support, risk assessment, teamwork, technical development and mine-site procedures.

Learner Miner Learnership Key Competencies

Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate the ability to work safely, responsibly and effectively in a mining environment.

Key competencies include:

• Following all mine health and safety rules and regulations.
• Completing technical training prescribed by the MQA and DMRE during the training programme.
• Maintaining consistent performance during scheduled technical evaluation cycles.
• Taking personal responsibility for career development.
• Participating in developmental discussions with relevant teams.
• Engaging with the Human Resource Development and technical oversight teams.
• Following the company’s conditions of employment, policies and code of conduct.
• Working effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrating the values of South Deep Gold Mine, including Safety, Respect, Collaboration and Responsibility.
• Having proficient oral and written English communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Learner Miner, successful applicants will receive practical exposure to workplace activities while being expected to maintain high standards of safety and performance.

Responsibilities may include:

• Applying safe work practices in accordance with prescribed standards, procedures and site requirements.
• Identifying, reporting and escalating safety, health, environmental and other risk conditions.
• Reporting incidents and accidents to the appropriate supervisor.
• Participating in risk assessments with artisans before work is carried out.
• Assisting artisans with daily maintenance activities.
• Handling, cleaning and storing tools safely.
• Maintaining good housekeeping in workshops, maintenance areas and surrounding areas.
• Reporting hazards or risks that could affect the health and safety of employees.
• Performing standby duties when required.
• Participating in prescribed technical training and workplace learning activities.

Medical and Physical Requirements

Because the position is based in a mining environment, applicants must be able to meet the applicable occupational health and safety requirements.

Candidates will need to be declared medically fit for the position and environment through a risk-based medical examination conducted at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre.

A Heat Tolerance Screening test and other suitability assessments may also be required.

Who Can Apply for the South Deep Learner Miner Learnership?

The opportunity specifically provides an avenue for people from the South Deep Gold Mine host communities.

To qualify as an applicant from a host community, you must meet at least one of the following conditions:

• Be a resident of one of the South Deep host communities.
• Have successfully passed Grade 12 or matric at a school located within one of the specified host communities.

The listed host communities are:

• Bekkersdaal
• Zuurberkom
• Thusanang
• Hillshaven
• Westonaria
• Poortjie
• Simunye
• Kalbasfontein
• Jachtfontein

Applicants should ensure that they meet the applicable host-community requirements before submitting their applications.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants interested in the Gold Fields Learner Miner Learnership must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or an equivalent qualification.
• An N3 qualification with two languages passed may also be accepted.
• Be medically fit for the position and mining environment.
• Successfully complete the required medical assessment at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre.
• Pass the required Heat Tolerance Screening test.
• Successfully complete any additional assessments or tests that may be required to determine suitability for employment.

Meeting the minimum requirements does not necessarily guarantee selection. Applicants may be required to undergo further screening and assessment as part of the recruitment process.

How to Apply for Gold Fields Mine Learnerships 2026

Apply here online for Gold Fields Mine Learnerships 2026

Closing date: 26 August 2026